"A Watch-dog of the North Sea: A Naval Story of the Great War" by Percy F. Westerman is a thrilling novel that immerses readers in the heart of World War I naval warfare. As a work of historical fiction, Westerman skillfully navigates the tumultuous waters of the British Navy's role in the war, painting a vivid portrait of the challenges and heroism faced by sailors during this pivotal period. Set against the backdrop of intense naval battles, the novel brims with adventure and action as warships clash in epic sea battles. Westerman's meticulous attention to detail brings to life the strategies, tactics, and dangers encountered by naval forces fighting for their countries. Through the lens of the British Navy and its allies, readers witness the courage and sacrifice of sailors as they navigate the perils of war on the high seas. "A Watch-dog of the North Sea" is a testament to the resilience and heroism displayed by naval personnel during World War I, offering readers a captivating glimpse into the bravery and camaraderie that defined this tumultuous era.
English author Percy Francis Westerman wrote a lot of children's books. He was born in 1876 and died on February 22, 1959. A lot of his books are action stories with military or naval themes. He was born in Portsmouth, England, in 1876 and went to Portsmouth Grammar School. When he was twenty, he got a job as a clerk at Portsmouth Dockyard. It was in 1900 that he married Florence Wager of Portsmouth. They loved sailing so much that they spent some of their vacation sailing in the Solent. John F.C. Westerman, their son who was born in 1901, also wrote boys' adventure books. He had to leave his houseboat for dry land because of a fall when he was 70 years old, but he kept writing quickly. He died at the age of 82, and his last book, Mistaken Identity, came out in 1959 after he had died. He is said to have started writing after he and his wife bet sixpence that he could write a better story than the one he was reading to their sick son at the time. He wrote his first book for boys called A Lad of Grit, which came out in 1908 with Blackie and Son Limited.
